LayerX Uses AI to Cut Enterprise Back-Office Workload, Scores $100M in Series B
A surge in automation demand is reshaping Japan’s enterprise landscape. LayerX uses AI to cut enterprise back-office workload, scores $100M in Series B, and positions itself as a leader in tackling finance, HR, procurement, and tax inefficiencies. With aging demographics, labor shortages, and new digital mandates like e-invoicing, the need for scalable back-office automation has never been greater.
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Despite this urgency, only a fraction of digital transformations succeed, often due to weak leadership, rigid corporate cultures, and a shortage of digital talent. LayerX aims to change that.
$100M Series B Boost for Back-Office Automation
LayerX, a Japanese AI SaaS startup, just raised $100 million in its Series B round. The funding was led by U.S.-based TCV, marking the firm’s first-ever investment in a Japanese startup.
While the company did not disclose its valuation, it confirmed that both the round size and valuation are among the largest for a seven-year-old Japanese startup at this stage. Other backers include MUFG Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Innovation Partners, JAFCO Group, Keyrock Capital, Coreline Ventures, and JP Investment. This latest round brings LayerX’s total funding to $192.2 million.
Inside LayerX’s AI-Powered Back-Office Solutions
The startup offers a suite of tools designed to make enterprise operations leaner and smarter:
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Bakuraku – Automates corporate spending workflows, including expense management, invoice processing, and corporate card operations, currently serving over 15,000 companies.
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Alterna – A retail digital securities investment platform developed with Mitsui & Co.
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Ai Workforce – A generative AI solution designed to streamline enterprise workflows and harness business data effectively.
These solutions collectively help enterprises reduce inefficiencies, cut costs, and unlock the power of automation in traditionally rigid industries.
The Founder Behind the Vision
LayerX was founded in 2018 by Yoshinori Fukushima, a serial entrepreneur with deep expertise in machine learning from the University of Tokyo. Fukushima previously launched Gunosy, a news app that went on to be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
His experience in scaling digital products and navigating Japan’s business ecosystem has positioned LayerX as a trusted partner for companies looking to embrace AI-driven transformation.
Why This Funding Matters
The $100M Series B round is more than just capital—it signals a shift in how global investors view Japan’s AI and enterprise tech market. For TCV, a U.S. fund with a track record of backing major global tech leaders, this move represents growing confidence in Japan’s digital future.
With automation becoming mission-critical for enterprises facing demographic and regulatory pressures, LayerX is well-placed to lead the charge.
What’s Next for LayerX
The company plans to expand its AI capabilities, strengthen enterprise adoption, and push further into global markets. By combining automation with generative AI, LayerX aims to bridge the digital talent gap and help enterprises achieve smoother, faster, and more successful digital transformations.
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